What DSL Modem do you recommend?

[stingbandel]

Hi, I am really newbie with the network part. So I want to know what DSL modem do you recommend for me. I will use this basically for home network. I have 2 systems at home. Currently I am using 2 Linksys nics using a crossover cable. So what DSL modem is the right one for me and do I need a hub if I want to set up another system (make it three systems)? Thanks

Darno

 

[dcdomain]

I just went through the same thing this past December/January... first, make sure you know exactly what standards your DSL carrier uses. On their site, they should also list compatible modems.

I'm using Verizon through Winfire, getting a Westell Wirespeed, connecting that to an SMC router for my home network...

 

[mindiris]

I'm kind of interested too. So far, I think they all just have to comply to the PPPoE &quot;standard&quot; or something for the DSL network I'm on (PacBell <- SBC). I have a Westell WireSpeed DSL modem. Not sure exactly which physical DSL type, but ADSL is my initial guess.

You do need a hub if you are using ethernet RJ-45 connectors (looks like phone wires, only more wires and thicker, which you are already using). You can get by with a 10Base-2 network coaxial cable (not sure what the term is) and not use hubs, bit those are limited to 10Mbps half dulpex, and you need some terminators for the end &quot;branches&quot; of the network. I noticed NICs don't seem to offer both connector types very often nowadays, so this might not be an option.

I did once setup a cheap coax network with roomates, and the cheap hub was a bit too much for our budgets!

 

[xtreme2k]

Alcatel SpeedTouch Home/Pro

 

[Taz4158]

I like the Alcatel and HATE Nortel.

 

[xyyz]

usually... your service provider will give you the DSL modem, and you really wont have much say in what they give... i think your only options will be something internal or something external... go for the external model.

how if you are talking about sharing that dsl connection... that brings up a whole new issue... the issue of a router.